True generosity: James and Erin McClean praised after they pay for a hotel for six homeless people in Derry

Republic of Ireland international and Stoke City footballer James McClean and his wife Erin have been praised after they paid put up six homeless people at a hotel in Derry.

McClean who has carried out a number of kind hearted acts in recent years, has apparently donated money that will see the group staying at the hotel until Wednesday.

The news of the McCleans generous act was confirmed by James sister Mary-Jane who wrote the following message on Facebook: “My brother has huge heart him and Erin just paid for 6 homeless people to stay in the Maldron Hotel till Wednesday with food,” she wrote.

“We’re just away collecting them now and taking them to the hotel.”

“Already left a wee man to the hotel who lays at Foyleside, the critter is buzzing.”

“Going to get collect more now, you are a credit James McClean and Erin McClean.”